Borrowing Materials
At The Library
You can easily check out books at the library by simply bringing the items you wish to borrow to the front desk along with your library card.
The check out period for Books and Audio Books is 2 weeks.
The check out period for Movies is 1 week.
From Other Libraries
Ordering Material Online
You can order material through our online catalogs by logging into your account and placing a hold on the item. To log in, enter your full 14 digit library card number and your PIN, which by default is the last 4 digits of your library card number.
Reciprocal Borrowing
Creston-Dement Public Library allows card holders from other PrairieCat Member Libraries to borrow matierials using their current card so long as they are in good standing with their home library.
Similarly Creston-Dement Public Library cardholders should be able to take their card to other PrairieCat Member Libraries and use it to check out materials if they are in good standing. Note that other libraries may have differing requirements to check out their materials, as well as different loan periods and fines.
Returning Material
Book Drop
We have a book drop located just outside our front entrance for if you are unable to return material during our regular hours.
Fines
Library materials returned late are subject to late fees.
- $0.10 per day for Books and Audio Books returned late.
- $1.00 per day for DVDs returned late.
Patrons whose accounts have accrued $10.00 or more in fines will not be allowed to borrow material until the balance is paid.
Renewing Items
Most items may usually be renewed for another loan peroid, as long as another patron has not placed a hold on the item. Also in some cases, Inter-Library Loans will not be able to be renewed.
You may renew items online through your PrairieCat account, you may also renew them in person at the library, by calling (815-384-3111), or emailing us through our contact page.